This page shows the process and parts involved in assembling a compound slide rest for a Delta 12" wood lathe. The part numbers referenced in this page are taken from manual #PM-1533, dated 1/15/1948. Reprints can be found at: Delta Compound Slide Rest Manual #PM-1533.

While one might expect the reassembly to start with the sub-base, that is actually the final step. Access is needed inside the base, so instead we start with the base and lower feed screw.

Base, DDL-226-R

The first step is to install the lower feed screw assembly within the base.

Exploded parts of Lower Feed Screw assembly, DDL-233-S

Lower Feed Screw assembly installed in Base

After assembling the base and lower feed screw, the next step is to install the upper feed screw assembly within the swivel saddle.

Exploded parts of Upper Feed Screw Assembly, DDL-232-S

Upper Feed Screw installed in Swivel Saddle, DDL-228

Once the two feed screw mechanisms are assembled, the two assemblies are attached using the lower slide. Square-head T-bolts are installed within slots in the lower slide, and then a steel pin, DDL-248, is installed through the lower slide into the indexed lower cylinder on the saddle. The lower slide gib, DDL-251, needs to be installed and adjusted along the dovetailed way.